Everyone has their 'thing', my flatmate loves handbags, a friend loves berets, another collects trainers. Mine? It's sunglasses. For years I have been adding to my collection from second-hand steals and eBay finds to high-street pairs, choice frames from independent brands like Hot Futures, or the odd designer style. I confess have zero willpower when it comes to sunglasses.
Aside from the obvious function of shading your eyes from the sun, I find there are many pros to a good pair of shades. Firstly they'll hide how tired you are. Stayed up too late last night? No problem, simply disguise the eyes. Secondly, you'd be hard pushed to find an outfit that can't be improved by the addition of sunnies. And lastly, they double as a hairband. I am terrible at doing hair, curls instantly drop out and I can't do any fancy up-dos. Basically if it's not a scruffy top knot or standard pony tail, I'm out.
To get around the lack of interesting hair styles, popping on a pair of sunglasses (in my mind) works as a perfect multi-functioning accessory. Plus, if you love a pair but they don't suit you, you can still wear them. My top tip? Avoid metal nose pads (the bit that sits on the bridge of your nose) as these can get caught in your hair.
Over the years I've developed a habit of wearing sunglasses on my head come rain or shine, rarely wearing them for their actual purpose. So much so, I now feel completely bare without a pair of shades perched on my head. And yes, I know this if actually very bad for the frames as it apparently stretches them, but, I've found this is easily fixed with a quick tighten with a teeny tiny screwdriver - an essential to any good tool box if you ask me.
I could go on about my love of sunglasses but, instead, here are some that are on my wish-list right now...
SHOP: The Best Sunglasses To Wear On Your Head At All Times
1 of 11Mango, Acetate Frame Sunglasses
The perfect 'go with everything' style.
2 of 11ASOS Design, 70s Sunglasses In Black With Orange Lens
Tinted lenses can be hard to wear but will always look great worn on your head.
3 of 11Celine Eyewear, Oval-Frame Acetate Sunglasses
This shade of peachy pink is always a winner.
4 of 11Hot Futures, Club Kid Sunglasses Hot Pink
Something for the cool kids out there.
5 of 11Jimmy Fairly, The Meli Icons
Jimmy Fairly always comes through with great styles.
6 of 11Le Specs, So Into You Rectangular-Frame Acetate Sunglasses
Another great brand for simple styles done exceptionally well.
7 of 11Lexxola, Jordy Black Sunglasses Blue Lens
Lexxola are king of the tinted lens.
8 of 11Loewe, Oversized Square-Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses
Quite the frame if you want to make a statement.
9 of 11Velvet Canyon, Zou Bisou Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses
Simple and understaded, Velvet Canyon are my new name-to-know in the sunglasses department.
10 of 11London Mole Eyewear, Artist Sunglasses in Grey Tortoise Shell
London Mole Eyewear has an amazing range of styles, plus, they're affordable, too.
11 of 11& Other Stories, Angular Cat Eye Sunglasses
Everyone should own a pair of black sunglasses IMO.
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